A Quantitative Synthesis of Effects of Formative Evaluation on Achievement.

This meta-analysis investigated the effects of formative evaluation procedures on student achievement. The data source was 21 controlled studies, which generated 95 relevant effect sizes, with an average effect sizes of .72. The magnitude of the effect of formative evaluation was associated with publication type, data-evaluation method, and use of behavior modification. Implications for practice are discussed.

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